Enigma! - Correct Oil for 2000 S430 - Benzworld.org

JapTrapLex · 02-19-2006, 05:46 PM

I would greatly appreciate it if someone could tell me what the correct oil is to use in a 2000 S430. The lame owners manual is of no use. My local lube shop insists that I use non-synth castrol 10w-30 but I was under the impression that synthetic was called for. No one seems to know for sure and its extremely frustrating.

I just want to know what brand/type/weight Mercedes officially recommends for my car. In case it helps, I live in a climate that gets down to 30 degrees in winter and up to 110 degrees in summer. Someone, somewhere on this earth has to know!

asianml · 02-19-2006, 06:46 PM

Our 2002 ML320 calls for Mobile 1 (forgot which grade) synthetic oil. Other brands are accpetable too.

Your local lube shop guy is a nut. You should be using synthetic.

Our friend had an early 2000 S430, and he uses Mobile 1 synthetic oil. I hope that helps a little.

Chucky300 · 02-19-2006, 07:34 PM

Hmm. Yes - My dealer (MB Manhattan) reccomends MOBILE 1 Synthetic, but i dont know the grade either. I suggest calling ur local dealer, or to play it safe, put in the best.
brad

lear31a driver · 02-19-2006, 09:56 PM

The answer is Mobile Synthetic only, never a traditional oil. The lubrication qualities of synthetic are far superior to the petro based variety. Oil type should be 0-40 weight, mobile 1 is offered in 0-30 and 0-40.

normrkey · 02-20-2006, 12:11 AM

According to my Service Booklet MB recommends only synthetic motor oil. It lists Mobil 1, Valvoline, Quaker State, Pennzoil and Castrol among others.

For Mobil 1 it suggests 0W-40 or 15W-40 but I have only used the 0W-40 in mine.

For sure the synthetic grades are the only ones to use.

Skylaw · 02-20-2006, 07:25 AM

My owner's manual refers to a separate booklet - the Factory Approved Service Products Pamphlet - or says to refer to the dealer. As normrkey indicates, my pamphlet definitely recommends synthetic oils and lists types and viscosities for different brands.

I would not rely on what your local oil change quick-stop tells you. This is a time to trust your dealer and the Mercedes-published materials.

Frank_S500 · 02-20-2006, 11:21 AM

Lookout for :
Mercedes Blatt 229.1 (regular)
Mercedes Blatt 229.3 (regular)
Mercedes Blatt 229.5 (syntetic)